James Withers
I believe there is a unity that can exist in a chaotic universe, and I believe that art and history can reflect this truth. When we study our different perspectives of the world we live in, we can live with a better understanding and love for each other.
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7 Ways Waiting in a Traffic Jam Can Be a Useful EnterpriseHow can you save your time and sanity when you're trapped in a traffic jam? One way is to put your brain to work by listening to bestselling audiobooks. Read about 6 other ways you can make the best of depressing traffic conditions. -
Why Plagiarism Reduces Higher Learning to Lower LearningActs of plagiarism are strategic deceptions that undermine an atmosphere of higher learning. Furthermore, copying and misrepresentation places a student's college career in jeopardy.
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Ways to Discuss Family Memories with a Mentally Ill ParentMental illness has the power to tear a family apart. However, if family members learn to cope with the effects of mental illness, they can continue to build relationships with one another by sharing important family memories. -
The British React to a Global Communist ThreatContrary to popular belief, the Red Scare movement of the 1950's was a worldwide movement. British interests in Malaya prove this fact, as British forces attempted to crush a communist-based insurgency. -
How Grover Cleveland Wore Out His WelcomeFew presidents serve multiple terms. Even less are considered good. Grover Cleveland was thought to be good by many, but something went wrong during his 2nd term. -
How Voltaire Caused a RevolutionVoltaire was long dead before the French Revolution began. However, his spirit was alive & well in the hearts of many of the revolutionaries. -
YouTube Personality 'The Resident' Speaks Out About Sex Appeal, Sarcasm & SponsorshipFor over 8 years, Lori Harfenist has posted video blogs of such quality that she has been embraced as a Youtube Content Partner and sports pageviews well into the millions. -
Visiting Jesus' Cross in Groom Texas: 5 Things to Keep in MindCan you imagine living in a city with a 19-story cross? This is exactly what Groom, Texas citizens are doing everyday, and visitors are welcome. -
3 Reasons Why Eminem is Angry About His New Songs Getting Leaked OnlineThe new Eminem album has fallen victim to file sharing. Internet listeners can even hear the famous rapper filling in for Dr. Dre in an unfinished duo from the forthcoming Relapse c.d.
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Celebrity Impersonator Stevie Riks Performs Beatles Songs with a Comedic FlairYouTube is more than just a place for music to be illegally uploaded, or for nobodies to blog to their nobody friends. As Stevie Riks proves, it's also a place for comedy so imaginative that it even allows the Beatles to reunite. -
Loving My Outlaw Uncle, in Spite of His AlcoholismWhile alchoholism may sever relationships, love can still remain. My uncle cherished good things, even though he didn't live a perfect life. -
Five Surefire Steps to Defuse an Atomic Bomb: Practice Homeland Security with Your Own Two HandsWhile you never plan to stumble upon an atomic bomb that is charged to release an explosion, sometimes things happen in your day that you could not have foreseen when you lifted yourself out of bed in the morning.
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Why is the U.S. Government Sending Out $1 Billion of Vouchers to Its Citizens?1 billion dollars sounds like a fortune, even for a national government. However, the money the U.S. government is reaping by switching over to digital broadcasting is worth the investment of this "chump change".
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Revolutionizing Diabetes Treatment with Edible NanobotsNanotechnology and Tejal Desai are something of a match made in heaven. Championing an innovative form of drug delivery -- edible nanobots -- she hopes to improve diabetes treatment, as well as to make eye surgery easier.
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How Sex Appeal Has Made Hot Wings Irresistible: Hooters & Sex DiscriminationHot wings & hot girls go hand-in-hand, according to the Hooters Corporation; but do the Hooters girls receive their due, or are they just another hot commodity?
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Using the Internet to Find Your Lost Dog by Using the InternetLooking for your lost dog by posting flyers to telephone poles is so yesterday. Looking for your dog on the internet is tomorrow's way to track down your roaming pet.
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Educating Schoolchildren About Internet Safety: How to Play Safely on a Virtual PlaygroundTeachers & parents play an important role in helping schoolchildren understand that the Internet can sometimes be an unsafe place. While kids don't need to live in fear, we should be educating them that certain "Meanies" sometimes try to trick them on the Internet. -
The Craft of Education According to StingIn the mid-'70s, mega-pop star Sting was little more than a dissatisfied high school English teacher. Why did he feel unfulfilled in the teaching profession, what does he believe is the true purpose of education, and how does he aspire to help others now that he is famous?
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Firefly Spanish/English Visual DictionaryLanguage learning can be a big hurdle, especially if you are married to someone who speaks a language different than your native-tongue. The Firefly Spanish/English Visual Dictionary is a useful resource to anyone intimidated by a traditional dictionary.
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Pros and Cons of Substitute Teaching in Overlapping DistrictsSubbing in more than one school district can give a substitute teacher better opportunities for income; however, there are pros and cons to this strategy of accepting jobs.
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Substitute Teaching: Create Your Own AdvertisingSubstitute teachers work best when they invite accountability. What better way to let your colleagues see what a good job you're doing than by advertising yourself?
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Using a Storyboard in Writing Your NovelNovel writing and movie making share in common the fact that they can both be benefited by a pre-production process. Often, writers ignore the value of pre-production, supposing that it will inhibit their creativity.
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Digiorno Rising Crust Pizzas: Rising Above Restaraunt QualityUnless you want to fall behind on your car payments, you probably don't want to develop a routine of spending your money on a pizza delivery service. Test an appetizing alternative: Digiorno Rising Crust Pizza.
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Swiss Girl Meets Steven Spielberg, Spends Time on Indiana Jones 4 SetElodie Cinquanta has raised social networking to a new level, flying across the Atlantic to the set of "Indiana Jones 4" to meet her hero, Steven Spielberg. Much like Indiana Jones himself, Elodie has not been discouraged by obstacles to her goal. -
The Chilling Facts About Pregnancy & Cold FoodsCold foods may not seem harmful during a pregnancy, but they may carry hidden risks; every expectant mother should be aware of foods that should be avoided at all costs.
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Roger Ebert's Cancer Surgery Won't Delay His New Movie ReviewsRoger Ebert, the famous movie reviewer, is not slowed down even when undergoing surgery; his advance reviews will still appear in the Chicago Sun Times even as he undergoes cancer surgery in Houston, Texas.
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My Experience with an Attempted Robbery at Taco BellFast food is a particularly vulnerable industry with regard to robbery. Sometimes, police need to be called to the scene to protect both workers and customers alike.
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The Lost Ending of E.T.: How the Final Cut of the Movie EmergedEven masterpieces are stitched together only by means of a creative process. In the case of E.T., a lost ending was removed for the film to help to better realize the creative vision of director Steven Spielberg.
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Evel Knievel Dies Denying Gold, Gambling & Easy WomenEvel Knievel was a marketing phenomenon. The real man who performed as him died quietly today, November 30, 2007.
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Jumper: New Samuel L. Jackson Film Illustrates the Costliness of Making MoviesJumper is a fantastic fable starring Hayden Christensen & Samuel L. Jackson. However, getting the film finished has not been an easy chore for its crew.
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Disney's Dolphin Research Center Pioneers Research on Autism and MoreDolphins at Disney's Epcot Center are learning as much as many elementary school students, and they are even provided with special computers to learn on. But how much will they be willing to process?
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Substitute Teaching: Rewarding Responsible StudentsStudents respond to praise. While teachers desire to praise students who are worthy of such recognition, they are sometimes prevented from doing so simply because their attention is absorbed by more vocal or disruptive students. This problem can easily be solved.
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4 Famous Cases of Art Theft: How the Mona Lisa Once Roamed Out of an Art MuseumArt is valuable to many for its power to visually communicate a message; however, to some, it's chief value rests in its dollar-value. Many scheming theives have taken advantage of any opportunity to steal art from museums. -
Attracting House Buyers to Your Property through a Garage SaleGarage sales can be profitable if you have the perseverance and salesmanship to make them a success. Why not throw your house into the mix as well?
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Collect Songs in a YouTube PlaylistFinding music to listen to on the internet does not have to be a difficult and illegal task. YouTube.com sports an impressive musical library, and allows you to create your own playlists of songs. -
How Marriage Has Changed My Television-Viewing HabitsMarriage is an act of sacrifice. Something I have voluntarily changed for the sake of a quality marriage is my movie-viewing habits. -
Penny-Pinching Pointers My Father Has Given MeRising to become a man of influence does not happen overnight. Such a result is only reached when you learn to practice thrifty habits, as my father has done throughout his life. -
The Son of Enola Gay: General Paul TibbetsWhile global power brokers declare wars around the world, common soldiers serve in these wars. Such men as Paul Tibbets do not hunger for power so much as they serve their nation in hopes of protecting their families.
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Coloring-Book Artist Files for BankruptcyBankruptcy is a corner that many people find themselves backed into at the most unexpected moment. Even coloring-book artists are not immune to the pressures of financial stress.
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Human-Made Spider Silk: Laboratory Spidermen Engineer Synthetic FabricSpider silk is not only useful in making webs but it is also a very durable fiber. Scientists marvel at its strength, and only dream of creating a synthetic fiber that can rival its strength.
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Soldiers in Iraq Saved by $85 Shrimp BandagesLife-saving bandages that cost less than $90 are being made from a product commonly found in shrimp shells, called chitosan.
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Philadelphia's Ready-to-Eat Cheesecake Filling: Sweet and SimplePhiladelphia's Ready To Eat Cheesecake Filling is quick and simple to prepare, relatively inexpensive, and has a restaraunt-quality taste.
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Great Moments in Film for Janitors: The Breakfast Club and MoreAlthough janitor-themed films are a rare artform, they are almost always entertaining. Come explore some of the most inspiring janitor films Hollywood has yet released.
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Balarama & the Strength of an Extended FamilyBecause of its fidelity to the elements from which the legend originated, Hinduism exhibits a conservative and stable character. Examine the legend of Balarama, and observe the strength of an extended family.
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Using Hotmail as a File Cabinet: Turn Your Mailbox into an Online OfficeHotmail is an ideal place to store your ideas for later reference, because it is an online service. While conducting research online, you can easily copy and paste valuable information into email documents and send it to yourself.
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Shaking Hands with Pro-Wrestler, Kerry Von ErichI once met a professional wrestler, and accidentally made him mad. The incident helped me to realize the importance building stronger character in myself.
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Using Coupons is like Using Your Credit Card in ReverseWhen you use coupons, it is like you are using your credit card in reverse. Little by little, your savings mount up just as fast as your credit card bill used to.
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10 Tiny Price Increases that Drive Us CrazyLittle price increases can cause more headache than they should. If you consider how trivial they are, it's easier to put the economy into perspective.
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Cures for Chronic LatenessBeing late takes too much effort; just a little preparation can save you a lot of time, and help you to always be on time.
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Dallas Garbage Workers Protest Being Paid Minimum WageConsider working in very unsanitary conditions. What would you have to be paid to take the work? Well, if you can survive on $5.15 an hour, then maybe you can get a job with the city of Dallas.
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The Love Triangle: Hinckley, Foster, & ReaganWhen John Hinckley, Jr. wanted to get the attention of Jodie Foster, he chose a very unusual way to do it: by attempting to assassinate then-president Ronald Reagan.
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When a Parent Doesn't Care: Being a Stronger Son or DaughterYou cannot choose who your father or mother is, but you can choose how you feel about those you love.
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Losing My Keys on a Rollercoaster: Behind-the-Scenes at Six FlagsAt Six Flags amusement park, Bugs Bunny will not rest until you have found your lost keys.
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The Secrets of Indiana Jones' Success are the Same Reasons for Han Solo's FailuresIndiana Jones, while a rough-and-tumble man of adventure, has still paid attention to the finest details of his business portfolio. Han Solo, in stark contrast, simply hasn't.
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Baby Robot is Able to Feel, Display EmotionsA new robot has been created to have feelings, but will it help us to better understand our own feelings?
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Slow Down for Reflection: Letting Yourself Find the Deeper Meaning in LifeBy reflecting on your life and the world around you, you can give your soul instruction and can better choose a course of action.
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The iPhone is Ahead of Its TimeThe iPhone looks a lot like other phones, but it's just a little classier in every little respect.
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Bob Dylan's Overlooked MasterpieceSometimes life is not about being cool, but more about rebuilding your confidence.
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Paris Hilton Goes Home from JailParis Hilton may have riches, but just like anybody else, she must deal with an everyday problem: who she herself is.
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Why is Larry Flynt Offering a Million Dollars for Proof of a Government Sex Scandal?Larry Flynt's new publicity stunt is consitent with his history as a controversial public figure. We can come to the conclusion that he believes what he says. So, why is he saying what he's saying now?
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Have an Elegant Meal for a Fraction of the CostTry the best frozen dinners of them all: Marie Callender's Chicken Parmigiana
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How to Handle TelemarketersCalls from telemarketers can be bothersome, especially if you allow them to be. Instead of getting annoyed, get in control of the conversation before it has a chance to annoy you.
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How to Have a Better Wedding with Less MoneyIn planning a wedding, why worry so much about the little details? They're costly, a bother, and will probably not make much of a difference anyway. It's best to concentrate on the sacred quality of the event itself.
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Seeing Our World from a Different Perspective: The Emotional Life of Blue JaysEven though they don't pay a mortgage, birds make a home for themselves anyway.